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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.46, 1,399.65 and 385.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.46, 1,399.65 and 385.02 is: 577.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.46 : 1,399.65 = 385.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.46/1,399.65 = 385.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.46x = 1,399.65 × 385.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.46x = 538,891.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,891.80/933.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.31

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